Blood Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Blood culture, bacterial · CPT 87040
$8.65
lowest cash price
$146.16
national median
$1,492.00
highest cash price
921
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.65–$1,492.00 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$8.65
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus — Loveland, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($143.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($128.24)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $146.16 | $214.50 | $266.76 |
| Arizona | 24 | $14.66 | $80.28 | $250.60 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $37.05 | $100.75 | $222.00 |
| California | 91 | $17.30 | $272.16 | $799.68 |
| Colorado | 14 | $8.65 | $331.45 | $331.45 |
| Florida | 60 | $76.33 | $433.13 | $1,382.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $24.57 | $171.99 | $949.68 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $161.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $38.58 | $195.00 | $739.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $93.62 | $188.40 | $336.60 |
| Iowa | 26 | $38.58 | $112.20 | $1,364.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $74.40 | $184.60 | $652.72 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $63.88 | $128.24 | $203.40 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $120.12 | $120.12 | $120.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $92.75 | $158.35 | $399.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $12.18 | $68.00 | $296.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $61.66 | $67.49 | $149.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $46.28 | $80.04 | $133.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $39.00 | $144.65 | $226.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $140.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $74.52 | $180.18 | $241.53 |
| Nevada | 4 | $68.50 | $371.46 | $518.24 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $10.32 | $11.35 | $124.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $183.12 | $183.12 | $183.12 |
| New York | 23 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $295.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $100.00 | $150.05 | $263.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $46.15 | $122.20 | $213.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $57.00 | $109.85 | $431.75 |
| Oregon | 12 | $42.50 | $120.00 | $214.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $42.40 | $73.80 | $783.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $98.40 | $236.50 | $425.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $65.60 | $98.40 | $164.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $17.94 | $34.32 | $971.00 |
| Texas | 110 | $63.00 | $239.10 | $1,492.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $17.94 | $115.00 | $771.10 |
| Washington | 32 | $35.60 | $86.39 | $388.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $24.00 | $136.00 | $338.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $64.35 | $80.00 | $384.36 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $13.02 | $81.14 | $91.33 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $69.00 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $69.09 | $8.77 – $156.52 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $69.60 | not published |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $69.73 | $3.75 – $126.30 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $69.73 | $3.68 – $132.14 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $70.20 | not published |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $70.30 | $5.96 – $20.64 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $70.70 | $10.32 – $79.64 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $70.72 | $10.32 – $43.34 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $71.40 | $10.32 – $139.18 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $71.82 | $10.01 – $10.89 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $72.05 | $9.29 – $18.58 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $72.36 | $10.32 – $288.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $72.61 | $10.32 – $46.02 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $72.61 | $10.32 – $46.02 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $72.61 | $10.32 – $46.02 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $72.80 | $22.03 – $81.90 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $72.93 | $7.22 – $32.26 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $73.28 | $8.26 – $412.20 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $73.50 | $9.75 – $16.31 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $73.80 | $6.71 – $98.40 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $73.80 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $73.80 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $73.80 | not published |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $74.40 | $9.37 – $167.40 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $74.52 | $10.00 – $132.84 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $74.52 | $10.32 – $270.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $75.00 | $10.32 – $120.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $75.00 | $3.72 – $112.50 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $75.81 | $10.32 – $39.84 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $75.81 | $10.32 – $39.84 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $76.33 | $10.32 – $18.84 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $76.80 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $77.70 | $8.77 – $192.92 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $78.80 | $10.68 – $18.52 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $79.00 | $9.46 – $13.93 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $79.00 | $9.60 – $13.93 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $79.00 | $9.54 – $13.93 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $79.00 | $9.60 – $13.93 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $79.00 | $9.43 – $13.93 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $79.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $79.10 | $9.29 – $384.20 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $79.10 | $9.29 – $406.80 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $79.10 | $9.29 – $406.80 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $79.10 | $8.67 – $384.20 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $79.56 | $10.32 – $270.00 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $79.81 | $8.98 – $20.64 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $80.00 | $10.32 – $128.00 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $80.00 | $8.26 – $36.22 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $80.00 | $8.26 – $36.22 |